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Come out and join us for The RetailCoach and Bessemer City’s Downtown Revitalization Workshop Tuesday, July 19th, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM. The workshop highlights include a discussion of: Market Analysis, Retail Information, Business investment Details, and Communication Development Opportunities. This event is free. Please contact (704) 729- 6505 for more information. http://bessemercity.com/downtown-revitalization-workshop/ … » Read More »

Waste Pro will be closed on Monday, July 4th. Trash pick-up will be shifted one day for the whole week. Monday’s route on Tuesday, Tuesday’s route on Wednesday and Thursday’s route will be picked up on Friday. We do not have recycling the week of the 4th in our City. Thank you, … » Read More »

Due to the Memorial day holiday on Monday, May 30, trash and recycling pick up services will be delayed one day. The following schedule will apply: Monday’s route will be picked up on Tuesday Tuesday’s route will be picked up on Wednesday Thursday’s route will be picked to on Friday Services will return to normal schedule on Monday, June 6th. Have a question? Call (704) … » Read More »

The City of Bessemer City is currently seeking images of artwork, including photography, from local artists in the Bessemer City area and Gaston County to be used for public display in the City’s newly renovated Centennial Park in downtown Bessemer City. The parks size is approximately 78FT X 110 FT. The new park will include the following features: Water fountain Seating area … » Read More »

CreditDonkey.com recently ranked the top 50 safest cities in North Carolina. Bessemer City was ranked number 31! The study focused on violent crimes, robbery, property crime, and burglary per 1,000 people. Click Here for more information … » Read More »

Please be advised that there has been a major water main break. The following areas will be without water for several hours as Public Works crews fix the break: · East Tennessee Avenue from 8th Street to 11th Street · 300 block of East Gaston Avenue · 200 and 300 block of East Cleveland Avenue · South 9th Street from east Tennessee Avenue to East … » Read More »

Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) raised its rating on Bessemer City’s series 2004 general obligation refunding bonds from ‘A+’ to ‘AA-‘. Rating agencies such as S&P routinely update their bond ratings of municipalities to reflect recent financial status. The new rating is a high grade, indicating that the City has a very strong capacity to meet its financial commitments. The upgrade reflects recent improvements to … » Read More »